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07-May-2012, 12:55 PM #16
Perform the full defragmentation, it perform to increase the speed by rearranging files that stored on your hard disk. It is also recommended to do at least twice a week. Upgrade ur machine(like new RAM,New fan etc)
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07-May-2012, 01:06 PM #17
actually, that's horrible advice......that will kill a HD rather quickly, as every time you defrag it, it stressed the HD out. Best to check it every quarter or so, and let the OS decide when to defrag.
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07-May-2012, 01:07 PM #18
also, mechanotrophic, I've edited that URL out of your reply, as it's quasi-spam.

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07-May-2012, 11:36 PM #19
Malwarebytes found nothing:

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (Trial) 1.61.0.1400
www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: v2012.05.08.02

Windows XP Service Pack 3 x86 NTFS
Internet Explorer 8.0.6001.18702
Bruce Leibowitz :: BRUCE-1 [administrator]

Protection: Disabled

5/7/2012 9:46:04 PM
mbam-log-2012-05-07 (21-46-04).txt

Scan type: Quick scan
Scan options enabled: Memory | Startup | Registry | File System | Heuristics/Extra | Heuristics/Shuriken | PUP | PUM
Scan options disabled: P2P
Objects scanned: 242384
Time elapsed: 12 minute(s), 41 second(s)

Memory Processes Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Files Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

(end)



Ok, here's the Superspyware log. It found 149 tracking cookies.

SUPERAntiSpyware Scan Log
http://www.superantispyware.com

Generated 05/07/2012 at 10:23 PM

Application Version : 5.0.1148

Core Rules Database Version : 8563
Trace Rules Database Version: 6375

Scan type : Quick Scan
Total Scan Time : 00:13:23

Operating System Information
Windows XP Home Edition 32-bit, Service Pack 3 (Build 5.01.2600)
Administrator

Memory items scanned : 615
Memory threats detected : 0
Registry items scanned : 29233
Registry threats detected : 0
File items scanned : 9089
File threats detected : 149

Adware.Tracking Cookie
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C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce leibowitz@ad.musicads[1].txt [ /ad.musicads ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce leibowitz@admarketplace[1].txt [ /admarketplace ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce leibowitz@adprotraffic[2].txt [ /adprotraffic ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce leibowitz@ads-dev.youporn[2].txt [ /ads-dev.youporn ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce leibowitz@ads.ad4game[2].txt [ /ads.ad4game ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce leibowitz@ads.bootcampmedia[1].txt [ /ads.bootcampmedia ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce leibowitz@ads.fulldls[2].txt [ /ads.fulldls ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce leibowitz@ads.sumotorrent[2].txt [ /ads.sumotorrent ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce leibowitz@amateursexpert[2].txt [ /amateursexpert ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce leibowitz@atlas.entrepreneur[2].txt [ /atlas.entrepreneur ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce leibowitz@bannertgt[2].txt [ /bannertgt ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce leibowitz@bridge1.admarketplace[1].txt [ /bridge1.admarketplace ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce leibowitz@buyonline.ontrack[1].txt [ /buyonline.ontrack ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce leibowitz@centralmediaserver[1].txt [ /centralmediaserver ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce leibowitz@clicksor[2].txt [ /clicksor ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce leibowitz@clicktorrent[1].txt [ /clicktorrent ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce leibowitz@cltomedia[2].txt [ /cltomedia ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce leibowitz@dc.tremormedia[1].txt [ /dc.tremormedia ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce leibowitz@dmtracker[1].txt [ /dmtracker ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce leibowitz@ext-us.bestofmedia[1].txt [ /ext-us.bestofmedia ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce leibowitz@lfstmedia[1].txt [ /lfstmedia ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce leibowitz@myroitracking[1].txt [ /myroitracking ]
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C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce leibowitz@pluckit.demandmedia[1].txt [ /pluckit.demandmedia ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce leibowitz@porndad[2].txt [ /porndad ]
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C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce leibowitz@sdctrack.thomasnet[2].txt [ /sdctrack.thomasnet ]
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C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce leibowitz@toplist[1].txt [ /toplist ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce leibowitz@trackingvalue[1].txt [ /trackingvalue ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce leibowitz@xiti[1].txt [ /xiti ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@a1.interclick[2].txt [ /a1.interclick ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@ad.slashgear[2].txt [ /ad.slashgear ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@adecn[1].txt [ /adecn ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@ads.addesktop[2].txt [ /ads.addesktop ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@ads.cnn[2].txt [ /ads.cnn ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@ads.fireballmedia[2].txt [ /ads.fireballmedia ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@ads.jetphotos[1].txt [ /ads.jetphotos ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@ads.liveatc[2].txt [ /ads.liveatc ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@ads.undertone[2].txt [ /ads.undertone ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@ads.watchmygf[1].txt [ /ads.watchmygf ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@ads.youporn[2].txt [ /ads.youporn ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@ads.zeusclicks[1].txt [ /ads.zeusclicks ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@adtrackrs[2].txt [ /adtrackrs ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@adultadworld[2].txt [ /adultadworld ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@adxpose[1].txt [ /adxpose ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@airtrafficatlanta[2].txt [ /airtrafficatlanta ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@amateurporndump[1].txt [ /amateurporndump ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@app.insightgrit[1].txt [ /app.insightgrit ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@at.atwola[1].txt [ /at.atwola ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@bluestreak[2].txt [ /bluestreak ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@br.naked[3].txt [ /br.naked ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@burstnet[2].txt [ /burstnet ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@collective-media[2].txt [ /collective-media ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@content.yieldmanager[1].txt [ /content.yieldmanager ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@content.yieldmanager[2].txt [ /content.yieldmanager ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@content.yieldmanager[3].txt [ /content.yieldmanager ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@e1.cdn.qnsr[1].txt [ /e1.cdn.qnsr ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@eas.apm.emediate[1].txt [ /eas.apm.emediate ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@eyewonder[1].txt [ /eyewonder ]
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C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@getamazondiscount[2].txt [ /getamazondiscount ]
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C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@in.getclicky[1].txt [ /in.getclicky ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@interclick[1].txt [ /interclick ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@jrmediacenter[2].txt [ /jrmediacenter ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@kanoodle[1].txt [ /kanoodle ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@localsearchfinds[1].txt [ /localsearchfinds ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@lucidmedia[1].txt [ /lucidmedia ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@media6degrees[1].txt [ /media6degrees ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@mypreferredaccount[2].txt [ /mypreferredaccount ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@naiadsystems[2].txt [ /naiadsystems ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@naked[2].txt [ /naked ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@newegg.mypreferredaccount[2].txt [ /newegg.mypreferredaccount ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@openx.camelmedia[2].txt [ /openx.camelmedia ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@optimize.indieclick[1].txt [ /optimize.indieclick ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@pornhub[2].txt [ /pornhub ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@pornoamateurs[1].txt [ /pornoamateurs ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@pornoamateurs[2].txt [ /pornoamateurs ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@porn[2].txt [ /porn ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@qnsr[2].txt [ /qnsr ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@revsci[1].txt [ /revsci ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@revsci[2].txt [ /revsci ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@richmedia.yahoo[2].txt [ /richmedia.yahoo ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@rts.pgmediaserve[1].txt [ /rts.pgmediaserve ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@ru4[2].txt [ /ru4 ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@sales.liveperson[1].txt [ /sales.liveperson ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@sales.liveperson[2].txt [ /sales.liveperson ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@specificmedia[2].txt [ /specificmedia ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@stats.slashgear[1].txt [ /stats.slashgear ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@statsadv.dada[1].txt [ /statsadv.dada ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@toplist[1].txt [ /toplist ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@toplist[2].txt [ /toplist ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@tracking.foxnews[1].txt [ /tracking.foxnews ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@www.airtrafficatlanta[2].txt [ /www.airtrafficatlanta ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@www.burstnet[1].txt [ /www.burstnet ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@www.homemade****videos[1].txt [ /www.homemade****videos ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@www.pixeltrack66[2].txt [ /www.pixeltrack66 ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@www.pornhublive[2].txt [ /www.pornhublive ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@www.pornhub[1].txt [ /www.pornhub ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@www.porn[1].txt [ /www.porn ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@www.qsstats[1].txt [ /www.qsstats ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@www.qsstats[3].txt [ /www.qsstats ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@www.xxxporn[2].txt [ /www.xxxporn ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@xxxporn[1].txt [ /xxxporn ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@xxxporn[2].txt [ /xxxporn ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce_leibowitz@yieldmanager[1].txt [ /yieldmanager ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\IMKEUTSS.txt [ /ad.wsod.com ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce leibowitz@google[2].txt [ /google.lucidmedia.com ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce leibowitz@81015885[2].txt [ /sales.liveperson.net ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\CVJVVICU.txt [ /ads.pointroll.com ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\JF7U3LH3.txt [ /questionmarket.com ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\6EUCKEOT.txt [ /pointroll.com ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\E5J1YCB0.txt [ /kontera.com ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce leibowitz@dcscxxqkamertejzhxf28961k_1u1m[1].txt [ /sdctrack.thomasnet.com ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce leibowitz@ecom[2].txt [ /buyonline.ontrack.com ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce leibowitz@dcsy41ne310000478ev8s20t9_9m9m[1].txt [ /sdctrack.thomasnet.com ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\7P58AS39.txt [ /youramateurporn.com ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\07TXBSX3.txt [ /ads.crakmedia.com ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\KVZ682EL.txt [ /topamateurporn.com ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\MGT9SWXO.txt [ /apmebf.com ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\82RURUOK.txt [ /mm.chitika.net ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\29D2M976.txt [ /ad.yieldmanager.com ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\X3OR3YLB.txt [ /revsci.net ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\HOLLY1IQ.txt [ /youporn.com ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\W6KYD6V6.txt [ /flightlineaviationmedia.com ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce leibowitz@list[1].txt [ /list.ru ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\bruce leibowitz@cgi-bin[2].txt [ /imrworldwide.com ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\0X8EFCIL.txt [ /doubleclick.net ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\7EAPS1T3.txt [ /eset.122.2o7.net ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\L1573RLX.txt [ /xxxmatch.com ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\UGAIOSP9.txt [ /invitemedia.com ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\3JUKOGIE.txt [ /legolas-media.com ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\W8AL0Z17.txt [ /adinterax.com ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\WA2PAX0Q.txt [ /exoclick.com ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\IIKU2RSA.txt [ /www.xxxmatch.com ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\RA42OZIO.txt [ /mediaplex.com ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\O92S7LVD.txt [ /wt.xxxmatch.com ]
C:\Documents and Settings\Bruce Leibowitz\Cookies\YNVQK7FH.txt [ /atdmt.com ]
.doubleclick.net [ C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\BRUCE LEIBOWITZ\LOCAL SETTINGS\APPLICATION DATA\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\DEFAULT\COOKIES ]
C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\BRUCE LEIBOWITZ\Cookies\7DZOJ9OP.txt [ Cookie:bruce leibowitz@www.google.com/accounts ]
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08-May-2012, 09:37 AM #20
Click Start - Run, then type in

%temp%

and then click OK.

Click Start - Run, then type in

c:\windows\temp

and then click OK.

Once those 2 temp folders appear and you can view their contents, select and delete EVERYTHING that's inside them.

If a few files resist being deleted, that's normal behavior. Leave them alone and delete EVERYTHING else.

If a massive number of files are being deleted, the computer may appear to "hang". Be patient and wait for the deletion process to finish.

After it's done, restart the computer.

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How is the computer running now?

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11-May-2012, 12:46 AM #21
Well, now it took about 6 minutes 20 seconds till the activity light settled down and everything was up. After 3 1/2 minutes the desktop was there but no icons. Is there any kind of app that will open as soon as the desktop comes up and show me what it is doing? Or app that can create a log file of what is happening during that time?
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11-May-2012, 08:30 AM #22
Right-click an empty space on the desktop, then make sure that

Arrange Icons By - Show Desktop Icons

is selected.

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Have you considered doing a clean reinstall of Windows XP SP3 and getting a fresh start?

Sometimes, that's the best option.

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Yep, its selected. I don't know, I'd have to re-install all the same programs so wouldn't the result be the same? Does that really improve startup time? The last time I started fresh was with my last h/d install about 3 years ago.
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I'm not there to see your computer, so I have no way of knowing what's happened to it during the past 3 years since the hard drive was replaced.

Problems and clutter can accumulate over time and cause slowness and other issues.

The best way to resolve it is to get a fresh start.

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Well, at least its a little better. thanks so much for the help in getting it cut down!
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Well, at least its a little better. thanks so much for the help in getting it cut down!


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